Dee multiplied a number by 10 and subtracted 5. Jacob multiplied a number by 2 and subtracted 5. They got the same answer. What was their number?

Borgleader asked Apr 5, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

10x-5=2x-5

8x-5=-5

8x=0

x=0

Alpheus answered Apr 10, 2023

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